by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UC Irvine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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UC Irvine was ranked #18 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for geology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in geology from UC Irvine. This makes it the #27 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,804 a year. This is less than $39,685, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
Learn more about UC Irvine tuition and fees.
Of the 40 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from UC Irvine in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UC Irvine does not offer an online option for its geology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Irvine Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a master's degree in geology from UC Irvine. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of California - Irvine.
More about our data sources and methodologies.